1120Death of Henry IHenry I
Death of William, Henry Is only legitimate son
Historical records for England in 1120, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of William, Henry Is only legitimate son
Death of William, Henry I names Matilda his heir
Death of William the Atheling, only legitimate son of Henry I
Decides Matilda must remarry & have an heir who would then rule England & Normandy
Henry I arranged Matilda to marry Count Geoffrey to secure the succession
Henrys son drowns crossing to England from Normandy in the "White Ship". Henry is left with 1 heir, Matilda
Henry Is only legitimate son, William drowns, Matilda becomes heir as eldest daughter
Drowns in the "White Ship" leaving Matilda as the only heir to the English throne
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